DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WKBW) — New ownership has taken over the former NRG generating station in Dunkirk, sparking renewed optimism that the facility could be home to a new clean-energy source and revenue driver.
The facility, which opened its doors in the 1950s, was retired by the company in 2016.
On Monday, NRG Energy announced that the facility had been purchased by Genover, a Texas-based company specializing in investing in, building, operating, and retiring industrial energy assets.
“This is an important step for Dunkirk and builds on years of collaboration,” said Matt Pistner, SVP, president of NRG Wholesale, in a Monday press release. “We care deeply about this community and are proud of the role the facility played here. We appreciate the partnership of state and local leaders and share their commitment to seeing the site redeveloped in a way that benefits the region.”…